Eyck Freymann discusses Taiwan war prevention strategy
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 1
Eyck Freymann discusses Taiwan war prevention strategy
9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 1
On Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, the Hoover Institution fellow and Defending Taiwan author examined whether China and Taiwan could go to war and how the US might deter conflict.
He discussed Xi Jinping's strategy, Taiwan's domestic politics and whether the island's semiconductor-based "silicon shield" can continue to help prevent a clash.
The episode framed Taiwan as a long-feared geopolitical flashpoint, with potential conflict carrying major consequences for regional security and the global economy.
Can Taiwan's divided government unite to fund a defense strong enough to survive before its vulnerabilities are exploited?
Facing China's 2027 military deadline, can economic threats truly deter a nation driven by historical ambition?
As chip factories move abroad, is Taiwan's famed 'silicon shield' becoming more of a liability than a defense?